Harlech Castle – Harlech Castle loop from Harlech

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Harlech Castle – Harlech Castle loop from Harlech

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Harlech Castle – Harlech Castle loop from Harlech

01:52

27.4km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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356 m

Harlech Castle

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Against stiff competition from Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, this is probably the most spectacular setting for an Edward I castle in North Wales. All four are recognized as World Heritage …

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6.75 km

Coed Gwynfryn

Forest

7.60 km

Afon Artro Riverside Path

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Nice path along the Afon Artro river

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11.1 km

This beautiful packhorse bridge dates back to the early 19th century and spans the Afon Artro. It lies in particularly lush, serene surroundings and you can walk over it. There's a ford next to it for vehicles.

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13.7 km

Llyn Cwm Bychan

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14.6 km

Llyn Cwm Bychan

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19.2 km

Pont Crafnant

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Pont Crafnant over the river Afon Artro

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26.8 km

Harlech Castle

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Against stiff competition from Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris, this is probably the most spectacular setting for an Edward I castle in North Wales. All four are recognized as World Heritage …

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26.9 km

Ffordd Pen Llech – The World's Steepest Street

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Ffordd Pen Llech is the steepest road in the world. The record was award in 2019. Unfortunately it's not possible to climb the hill up to the castle legally, it's a one way road going down to Harlech station.

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